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Calendar of Events
February 2, 9, 16, 23,
March 2, 9, 16 |
Positive Action Family Workshops
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 7 class series on Tuesdays
Sponsored by Safe Streets, classes located at Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW Mulvane Street, Topeka, Kansas - Registratioon $25 a family, refunded on completion of 7-week course.
This program is open to all families in Shawnee County. Parents: Is parenting harder than you thought? Are you having problems juggling jobs, activities and time for your kids? Kids: Are your parents listening to you? Do you feel you're an important part of the family? The workshop will provide skills for families to achieve success and happiness. Learn about solving problems, setting goals and much more. Registrations are due by Thursday, January 28. Call 266.4606 for more information. |
March 6, 13,
20, 27,
April 3
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Young Citizens Academy
(youth in 7th and 8th grades)
The Young Citizens Academy strives to bring together a diverse group of 7th and 8th grade students to teach them about goal setting, achievement, citizenship, life choices, and healthy choices about drug and alcohol use. The group meets from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center at 320 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. |
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Retailer's Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Safe Streets Office,
2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Safe Streets' objective
is to “link” business leaders with current and local crime
trends as well as the information, resources and tools
needed to deter criminal activity and help protect customers
and employees. |
March
23 |
Teen Party Reality Play and Town Hall Discussion (Free and Open to the Public) at Washburn University, Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, 1700 SW Jewell Avenue
7:00 p.m. Teen Party Reality Play - What really goes on at teen parties today? Discover the truth at this entertaining and informative Town Hall Meeting for parents, youth, and everyone interested in the safety of today's teens.
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Town Hall Discussion - An expert panel discusses the reality and dangers of underage drinking and answers your questions. Panelists represent: District Attorney's Office, Topeka Police Department, National Alliance on Mental Illness, New Dawn Wellness and Recovery Center, and a Student Victim's Perspective. |
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Retailer's Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Safe Streets Office,
2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Safe Streets' objective
is to “link” business leaders with current and local crime
trends as well as the information, resources and tools
needed to deter criminal activity and help protect customers
and employees. |
May
8 |
Citizen Patrol Training
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center, Topeka Police Department, Classroom A, 320 S Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas
The training includes valuable information on the latest crime trends and crime prevention techniques, as well as the goals and methods of conducting a citizen patrol. Citizen Patrol is not citizens apprehending criminals. Instead the program seeks to educate the public on what types of activity they should note as suspicious and report to law enforcement. Citizen Patrol is an extension of Neighborhood Watch group effots to mobilize neighborhoods in reducing crime. |
May
11 |
National Night Out Planning Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Safe Streets Office, 2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Neighborhoods are planning the National Night out Event scheduled for Saturday, August 7. All neighborhoods are welcome. |
June
16 |
National Night Out Planning Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Safe Streets Office, 2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Neighborhoods are planning the National Night out Event scheduled for Saturday, August 7. All neighborhoods are welcome. |
July
29 |
National Night Out Planning Meeting
6:00 p.m. at Safe Streets Office, 2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas. Neighborhoods are planning the National Night out Event scheduled for Saturday, August 7. All neighborhoods are welcome. |
August
7 |
National Night Out Against Crime Event - throughout Shawnee County |
September
18 |
Citizen Patrol Training
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center, Topeka Police Department, Classroom A, 320 S. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas
The training includes valuable information on the latest crime trends and crime prevention techniques, as well as the goals and methods of conducting a citizen patrol. Citizen Patrol is not citizens apprehending criminals. Instead the program seeks to educate the public on what types of activity they should note as suspicious and report to law enforcement. Citizen Patrol is an extension of Neighborhood Watch group efforts to mobilize neighborhoods in reducing crime. |
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2209 SW 29th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1908
Phone: 785.266.4606, Fax: 785.266.3833
A program of Prevention & Recovery Services
- a United Way Agency
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